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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway

Whether they’re pets, livestock or working animals, animals matter to individuals and society. Every community needs veterinary professionals to provide animal health care, but veterinarians also do many other kinds of jobs. They make sure the nation’s food supply is safe. They work to control the spread of diseases. They conduct research that helps both animals and humans. Veterinarians are at the forefront of protecting the public’s health and welfare.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Technologists, Technicians, Assistants, Caretakers, Veterinarians

Why Study Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway at EIU?

  • All classes and labs taught by research-active faculty
  • Small classes, not lecture halls with 200+ students
  • Dedicated advisor to help you navigate your post-graduation goals
"The first exposure I had was with Smith Wallbridge drum major camps and EIU honor band events during my junior and senior years of high school. ... I don't know if I would have gone away from home for school without these types of high school events. Both of my band directors attended EIU for their education, and since I viewed them as role models, they provided a guideline for me to attend."
Elizabeth Stock
Biological Sciences with an emphasis in pre-veterinary medicine | Class of 2026
Elizabeth Stock, Biological Sciences with an emphasis in pre-veterinary medicine at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Abundant research opportunities
  • Seven student-run clubs
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Hands-On Experience, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway prepares you for a four-year professional veterinary medicine program and a career protecting animal and public health. It is a fit if you care about animals, enjoy science and are interested in work ranging from animal health care to food safety, disease control and research.

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$71,877
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Veterinary Technologists & Technicians
  • Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory…
  • Veterinarians

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)Job Zone 3: Medium preparationThese careers usually call for vocational training, an associate degree or an apprenticeship. You'd also typically spend one to two years in related training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit RealisticRealistic interest typeYou like hands-on work: building, repairing or operating equipment, structures or materials. Many of these jobs are physical or take place outdoors.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Sam Laingen
University Pre-Health Professions Advisor
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2070 Life Sciences
217-581-6235
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Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
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2070
217-581-1976
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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